Examines the process by which the U.S. government operates, discussing public policy, the party system, political campaigns, elections, and the right to vote.
Describes the different roles the U.S. president plays, such as chief executive, chief diplomat, and commander in chief, and examines the duties of the various departments of the executive branch.
Explains the purpose of the judicial branch of the U.S. government, describes the workings of the federal and state court systems, looks at how cases make their way to the Supreme Court, and reviews key Supreme Court decisions.
Explores the climates and geography of both Nevada and Bangladesh in order to examine how each deals with similar issues regarding using and maintaining a clean and abundant freshwater supply.
Chronicles the life and times of Benjamin Franklin from his early years in Boston to the first years of the United States, discussing his accomplishments as a printer, writer, statesman, scientist, and humanitarian.
Presents three Caldecott Award-winning folktales, including the title work in which Big Anthony, left alone with Strega Nona's magic pasta pot, runs into trouble when he decides to show the townspeople how it works.
